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CCI Update:

Version 8.3 Alters Cardiology Injection Coding

Published on Tue Oct 01, 2002

The latest Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits  version 8.3, effective Oct. 1 to Dec. 31  could change the way you code cardiology imaging procedures that include injections. According to the American College of Cardiology, the edits fall into three categories:

Those that will not allow codes for insertion of a needle or catheter into an artery or vein to be reported in conjunction with aortography, angiography, transluminal atherectomy, and many nuclear cardiology procedures

Those that establish reporting standards for coronary artery procedures. For any vascular site, only the most extensive procedures can be reported

Those that prevent the reporting of electrocardiograms (ECGs) and rhythm ECGs when performed in conjunction with many electrophysiology procedures. Editor's note: Look for an in-depth article on the CCI edits in the November issue of Cardiology Coding Alert.
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